Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Meritage 2004, A.C., Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France: Robust and rich yet great freshness and elegance. This wine has a lot of cellar life still left in it. Well-built and complex. Drink: 2014-2020. 264283 12.50% D 750 mL  $48.95 Score: 94/100. March 31, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

2008, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi, France: Fantastic! Oh tripe yum. Savoury, juicy and meaty with seductive and slippery black cherries wrapped in cedar smoke. Layers and layers of pleasure. Drink: 2012-2017. 142802 15% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 94/100. March 31, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, Rioja, DOC, Spain: This is a remarkable wine -- please save me some as I intend to get a couple of cases. Matures aromas of leather, cigar box, dried herbs and black plums. It's rare to get a mature wine like this on a release, snap it up but not too much. Drink: 2012-2022. 642496 13% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 3, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review